Artist Opening Reception:
Location: Roland Dille Center for the Arts at MSUM
Date: February 6
Time: 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Opening reception for MSUM Faculty Exhibition which runs through February 13.
“Gruesome Playground Injuries” Performance:
Location: Theatre B at 716 Main Ave in Fargo
Date: February 6 – 8
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $5 – $20
Eight year-olds Doug and Kayleen meet in a school nurse’s office, beginning a lifelong intimacy which is revealed through the physical and emotional injuries they sustain over 30 years, a different kind of love story through sharp humor and even sharper insights into the human condition.
“The Nerd” Performance:
Location: The Stage at Island Park at 333 4th St S in Fargo
Date: February 7 – 9
Time: Friday and Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Cost: $6 – $16
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless ‘nerd’, a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence, and less tact. Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another.
Bone Thugs ‘N Harmony – With A$AP Ferg:
Location: The Hub Entertainment Destination at 2525 9th St in Fargo
Date: February 7
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $27 – $30
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is an American hip hop group from the Glenville section of Cleveland, Ohio. They are best known for their fast-paced rapping style and harmonizing vocals. In 1997, the group was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance with their song “Tha Crossroads.” Since its conception in the early 1990s the group has been honored with numerous other awards and are recognized as one of the most successful hip-hop groups, selling 50 million records.
Jazz Festival Combos Concert:
Location: Festival Concert Hall at NDSU
Date: February 7
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
NDSU School of Music presents Jazz Festival Combos Concert. Free and open to the public.
Songwriters Night:
Location: Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo
Date: February 7
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: Free
The F/M areas only all ages, alcohol free, open mic style event. Sign up at 6p, show from 7p-9p. We only allow original music to be played on our stage, NO COVERS.
Knight for a Princess:
Location: Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Date: February 7 – 8, February 28 – March 1
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $25 per person, $50 per couple
This event is for young ladies 16 years old and younger. Escorts can be a dad, grandpa, uncle or someone very special. Attire for the evening is as fancy as you want it! Couples will enjoy a wonderful dinner, a photo memento, plus an evening of memorable dancing. For guests desiring more, we will offer a multitude of extras. Throughout the night be sure to pay attention to our professional photographer, t-shirts and much more… *This is a non-smoking, alcohol free event!
Awesome Art Afternoon:
Location: Robert D. Johnson Recreation Center
Date: February 8
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Love art but hate the mess? Bring your child to these interactive art programs to have fun while building a variety of take home projects. All creative materials will be provided. Adult supervision required.
Horace Winter Extravaganza:
Location: Horace Community Center
Date: February 8
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
25 local artists, crafters and vendors, local Girl Scouts will be selling lunch.
Micah Koosmann Reception:
Location: Spirit Room at 111 Broadway N in Fargo
Date: February 8
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Cost: Free
Black Carnivalis the titled exhibit of up and coming artist Micah Koosmann.
Fargo Winter Blues Festival:
Location: Doublewood Inn at 3333 13th Ave S in Fargo
Date: February 8
Time: 4:00pm
Cost: $25
Blue Wailers, Maurice John Vaughn, Shawn Holt and the Teardrops and Shannon Curfman, all ages show.
Nordic Gala:
Location: Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead
Date: February 8
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Presented by the Nordic Culture Club, music by The Nordic Bees, wine tasting, Scandinavian appetizers and desserts, silent auction, and dancing. Proceeds benefit programming for 2014 Scandinavian Festival.
Chili Day and Silent Auction:
Location: Golden Ridge Lutheran church at 730 27 St N. in Fargo
Date: February 8
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: $7
United Hearts For Haiti will host a Chili Day and Silent Auction to benefit the school project in Haiti. Chili, Potato Soup, and Dessert will be served. Donations welcome.
3rd Annual East Grand
Forks Vintage Snowmobile Day:
Location: Blue Moose Bar and Grill in Grand Forks
Date: February 8
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $5 registration fee
The 3rd Annual East Grand Forks Vintage Snowmobile Day in Memory of Anna Kozel. Registration is from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Snowmobiles must be 1980 or older. Vintage snowmobiles will be on display until 3:00pm.
Destination Anchor Island:
Location: Fargo South High School Indoor Pool
Date: February 9
Time: 1:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: $2.00/swimmer
Get out of the cold and take a cruise to Anchor Island. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the Caribbean with music, water games, and prizes. Don’t forget to grab yourself a tasty tropical treat while you relax by the water. The shallowest depth in the pool is 4 1/2 feet so we recommend all younger children are accompanied by an adult while they are in the pool.
Justin Timberlake in Concert:
Location: Fargodome
Date: February 7
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $39.50 – $149.50
After dominating the global charts with the release of his acclaimed new album, The 20/20 Experience, Timberlake will bring his electrifying live shows to fans with a worldwide tour that will run through 2014. The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist’s first tour in six years will visit dozens of countries throughout North America, Europe, South America and Australia.
Pancake Feed:
Location: VFW Barnesville
Date: February 9
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $6
All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and eggs. Proceeds benefit programs for veterans.
Planetarium’s One World,
One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure:
Location: Minnesota State University Moorhead
Date: February 8 – 9
Time: 11:00am Saturday, 2:00pm Sunday
Cost: $2.50 – $5
Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery! One World, One Sky is a 27-minute fulldome planetarium show that follows Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth.
The Band Perry in Concert:
Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena
Date: February 9
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $26.50 – $51.50
Award-winning family trio The Band Perry will be making a stop on their “We Are Pioneers World Tour.” The Band Perry have won multiple ACM, CMA, and CMT music awards, as well as Teen Choice, AMA, ACA, and Billboard Music Award and Grammy award nominations- all of which has cemented the sibling trio as one of the hottest acts in recent history.
Rock of Ages:
Location: Fargodome
Date: February 11
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $26.50 – $51.50
The worldwide party musical Rock Of Ages features a mix of 28 rockin’ 80’s tunes including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown,” “Wanted Dead Or Alive,” “Here I Go Again,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.” In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80’s. It’s five time 2009 Tony nominee Rock Of Ages, an arena-rock love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits the 80s.
High School Sports:
Boys’ Varsity Basketball:
February 8, 3:00pm – Moorhead vs. Willmar
February 8, 5:00pm – Fargo South vs. Shanley
February 11, 7:00pm – Moorhead vs. Bemidji
February 11, 7:30pm – Fargo North vs. West Fargo
Girls’ Varsity Basketball:
February 7, 7:30pm – Fargo North vs. Valley City
February 8, 1:00pm – Moorhead vs. Willmar
February 8, 3:00pm – Fargo South vs. Shanley
February 11, 7:30pm – Moorhead vs. Bemidji
Girls’ Varsity Hockey:
February 6, 7:00pm – Moorhead Girls Section Tourney, location tba
February 11, 7:30pm – West Fargo vs. GHO
Boys’ Varsity Hockey:
February 6, 7:30pm – West Fargo vs. Red River
February 6, 7:30pm – Fargo Davies vs. Grafton
February 7, 7:30pm – Fargo North vs. Devils Lake
February 8, 7:30pm – Fargo Davies vs. West Fargo
February 11, 7:30pm – Fargo North vs. West Fargo